Aggresive Wife

CHAPTER 364 BREAKFAST TIME

"She was mocked by everyone for her sunburns but had to play the part of a good girl with Old Mr. Solace around. She was going crazy and said she wanted to go to Uranica for Noah. But that's not gonna fly. So, she got Rowan to drop her off at our store."

Elise was doing so much for her favorite ship.

"And now she refuses to leave after she ate my cooking. She used her brother's name to stand her ground. She then followed me home. My guess is that she's gone crazy from her grandfather tugging on her leash."

Elise was fortunate to have met Steve Solace a few times. As far as how he treated his granddaughter was concerned, he acted like a lord from the middle ages who kept women indoors to train them to be proficient in the arts.

"I heard Annalise complain about how he was even watching how she eats. One finger off and he flies into a rage. He sounds like a terrifying guy."

She shivered, thankful that she didn't have a grandfather like him.

There were many online who envied Annalise for having a grandfather like him. After all, if one had a grandfather like that, they'd be set for life. The public would be on their side no matter what they try.

Despite Annalise's negative reputation, Steve only had to take her around to wipe the slate clean. She was now seen as the flawless young lady of the Solace family.

"If you hate her being around that much, just get Rowan to help." She was concerned that Elise and Annalise would get into a fight. Both women were incredibly impulsive. Nothing good would come out of it if they duked it out.

"It's not that bad. I get something out of it if she stays. Old Mr. Solace is more than willing to spend money on her. He's dropping off a variety of high-grade ingredients once he heard that she's been mooching off my food here."

"So you've been bought off, huh?" Madeline feigned anger.

Elise quickly explained, "No way. My dignity is still intact. I'm just saying Old Mr. Solace is willing to spend a whole lot on her. Every time an international brand comes up with something new, Annalise is always the first to wear them. She tosses them right after. I'm still winning here."

Of course, Madeline knew Elise wouldn't actually pick up Annalise's leftovers for herself. She simply appreciated beautiful outfits. This was an opportunity for her to study a massive brand's designs up close.

"You're not angry, are you?" Elise asked cautiously.

Madeline giggled. "Do I seem like such a petty person?"

"Oh, thank god. I know Annalise has been trying to dig her claws into Mr. Quincy. I'll keep an eye on her. She's been going crazy over video games recently. I highly doubt she has the energy to contact him."

"You don't have to do that. What's happening between her and Mr. Quincy has nothing to do with me."

"You're the best, Maddie! But a word of advice. I heard from Annalise that Old Mr. Solace isn't opposing a marriage between her and Mr. Quincy. He seems to be supporting it."

Madeline could feel a pit form in her stomach. "The Solace Corporation has prominent figures as its face. I don't think they would go out of their way to wrangle a married man. What's more, he has the sort of character that makes it difficult for anyone to try that in the first place."

"That's what I've been saying. Who else but you can handle that man?" Elise asked jokingly.

Madeline threw out a few retorts before hanging up.

Noah returned with Dylan just as she ended the call.

"Morning, Maddie." Dylan waved at her from the door.

She acknowledged him with a nod and a smile.

Noah noticed how she barely glanced at him and flashed an ominous grin at Dylan, prompting the other man's countenance to scrunch up in discomfort.

"Let's head downstairs for breakfast." Noah stepped forward to take her hand.

She responded by inching out of his reach and approaching Dylan. "Elise called just now. I think she was gaming with someone…"

He stared at her like she had grown a second head. That was probably information Elise failed to convey.

"She what? She said she would wait for my return! She's gaming with someone else now?!" The more he spoke, the more sullen he sounded.

Madeline found it funny. She patted him on the shoulder. "She's been making food for them too. I hear they're also sticking around after they ate her cooking."

"Who is this guy? He's only known her for a few days and he's refusing to leave?" It left him anxious. He couldn't wait to return to Imperia to find out who the scoundrel was.

Madeline continued as they made their way downstairs. "You know how she is. She's a very hospitable person. She's too awkward to send them away even if she wanted them gone. Well, you were no different."

She could see Noah's tall figure out of the corner of her eye pausing for a while before they followed.